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Collecting Art for Love, Money and More
Arranged into ten topics that are approached through a key question and answer format, art advisors Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner offer an accessible yet unrivalled insider's view into the often opaque world of collecting art, drawing from their extensive experience in working with collectors and institutions of contemporary art. Collecting Art for Love, Money and More looks at why collecting art is a completely unique experience that offers emotional, intellectual and social rewards. The authors argue that the motivations for acquiring a work of art and building a collection, unlike buying anything else, may be any combination of investment potential, aesthetics, love of art, challenge, intellectual exploration, social status, adrenaline rush, ego-building or public attention. The chapter-opening questions are informal and direct: questions we would all like to ask about collecting contemporary art but are afraid to ask. The authors are informative yet chatty and provide specific examples from their experience. Each question is illustrated with a series of photos/extended captions: these expand on the text and offer advice, personal insights and behind-the-scenes access to the various facets of the commercial art world, including exhibitions, art storage, biennials, art fairs, collectors, and interpretations of individual works of art. As both influential participants in and observers of this world, the authors also bring the historical and social context of the dynamic complexities of the art world today to their narrative. Why people collect art, what rewards it might offer, how one goes about it, what the relationship is between the commercial and the public art world is, and who can take part in it are amongst the vital questions they address.
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30,88 €
32,50 €
The Rose Tattoo and Other Plays
In these three exotic, steamy dramas Tennessee Williams portrays loss, faded lives and passionate love affairs. "The Rose Tattoo" is set in a bustling, Sicilian-American community, where newly widowed Serafina is paralysed by grief, until she has her
romantic illusions about her dead husband shattered and rediscovers her true nature as a fiery prima donna, in a life-affirming celebration of love and sex. Tennessee Williams explores a new 'wild and unrestricted' theatrical form in the colourful t
ropical fantasy "Camino Real", while "Orpheus Descending", however, takes us into the dark territory of the Deep South: the corrupt hell of a small, brutal township, where a forbidden and tragic love affair sparks horrific violence.
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12,34 €
12,99 €
We Were Soldiers Once...and Young
In November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt.Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-Ray and Albany constituted one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War. How these men persevered - sacrificed themselves for their comrades and never gave up - makes a vivid portrait of war at its most inspiring and devastating. General Moore and Joseph Galloway, the only journalist on the ground throughout the fighting, have interviewed hundreds of men who fought there, including the North Vietnamese commanders. This devastating account rises above the specific ordeal it chronicles to present a picture of men facing the ultimate challenge, dealing with it in ways they would have found unimaginable only a few hours earlier. It reveals to us, as rarely before, man's most heroic and horrendous endeavour.
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13,78 €
14,50 €
Democracy and populism in Central Europe
The book presents a useful mix of contributions, ranging from political narratives and commentary to empirical and theoretical analyses.
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9,42 €
9,92 €
Star Wars Rebels Friends and Alliens Ultimate Sticker Collection
Star Wars Rebels(TM) Ultimate Sticker Collection: Deadly Battles is a fun companion to the animated television series. Set between Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, Star Wars Rebels(TM) follows the fierce fight between a band of young rebels and the Empire, exploring more exciting Star Wars adventures. This ultimate sticker book is filled with over 500 colour stickers from the Star Wars Rebels(TM) series depicting all the exciting deadly space battles, armies, vehicles and characters. With Star Wars Rebels(TM) Ultimate Sticker Collection there's a galaxy of sticker fun to be had.
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11,88 €
12,50 €
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy. He lives with his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley, who are mean to him and make him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs. (Dudley, however, has two bedrooms, one to sleep in and one for all his toys
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8,17 €
8,60 €
A Breath Of Snow And Ashes
Eagerly anticipated by her legions of fans, this sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time. Since the initial publication of Outlander fifteen years ago, Diana Gabaldon's "New York Times" bestselling saga has won the hearts of readers the world over -- and sold more than twelve million books. Now, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the extraordinary story of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest. With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence -- with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping from "The Wilmington Gazette," dated 1776, which reports Jamie's death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future. "From the Hardcover edition."
CAE Gold Plus Maximiser and CD
The Maximiser is a unique combination of workbook and exam handbook, which can be used for immediate follow-up work in class or for homework, intensive exam preparation after completing the Coursebook, or by students preparing for the exam independently. The Maximiser: * recycles and reviews the grammar and vocabulary presented in the Coursebook* is packed with further language and skills practice in exam format for each exam paper with exam strategies and guidance* contains one complete practice test for timed practice in the run up to the exam* accompanied by audio CDs
for the Maximiser listening exercises allowing students to practise listening at home
The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories
`To love him was not enough for me after the happiness I had felt in falling in love. I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.' Leo Tolstoy, known to the world for
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9,37 €
9,86 €
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
"This special edition of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" has a gorgeous new cover illustration by Kazu Kibuishi. Inside is the full text of the original novel, with decorations by Mary GrandPre. " We now present the seventh and final installment in the epic tale of Harry Potter.
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11,35 €
11,95 €
The Queens English And How to Use it
Written by the President of the Queen's English Society and covering all of the basics, this clear and practical guide will teach anyone how to write and use English correctly. What is good English, and why do we need it? The Queen's English shows how the English language, used properly, has great power to instruct, move and entertain people, but used incorrectly, can lead to a lack of clarity and confusion. This book informs in a light-hearted way, reminding readers how to use the basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well as further teaching them new tips and tricks of style, rhetoric, vocabulary and the use of foreign phrases, to give their writing and speech a stylish and impressive flair. The book also shows the perils of using language incorrectly, offering extremely (if unintentionally) humorous examples of where bad English can cause one thing to mean something entirely different! Authoritative yet entertaining, and illustrated with pithy drawings, this is the ideal book for anyone who strives for clear, stylish and accurate communication.
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10,93 €
11,50 €
Spice and Wolf Manga Vol. 3
Lawrence and Holo are on the run, desperate to save both their profits and their lives! With enforcers from a rival company in pursuit, though, Holo may need to resort to extreme measures to safeguard herself and her traveling companion. Can Lawrence cope with the terror-inspiring true form of Holo the Wisewolf?!
Of mice and men PR+CD
George and Lennie are friends and they have plans for the future. But Lennie is not very smart and he sometimes makes trouble. George wants to help him but that is not always easy. Then one night, when Lennie is alone, something happens. What can George do now? Can he help?
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6,75 €
7,10 €
Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando
The DK Eyewitness Walt Disney World Resort & Orlando travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Walt Disney World and Orlando have to offer. Fully illustrated with coverage of all the major attractions from theme parks to shuttle launches, year-round festivals to speedcar racing seasons. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you're experiencing the magic of Seaworld and the Kennedy Space centre or facing your fears on some of the greatest rides in the world, with comprehensive listings of the best resort hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans for all the must-see sites including the Space Shuttle and Universal City, and with street maps of major resort centres plus reliable information about getting from place to place, the DK Eyewitness Walt Disney World Resort & Orlando travel guide explores all the sights and wonders to be found in this fun-filled family destination.The DK Eyewitness Walt Disney World Resort & Orlando travel guide is your essential companion.
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12,07 €
12,70 €
A féktelen trónörökös - Északi dinasztiák
„Ez a LEGJOBB királyi romantikus regény, amit eddig olvastam.” - Angie and Jessica’s Dreamy Reads „Norvégia koronahercege rabul ejtette a szívemet.” - Escapist Book Blog Egyedülálló romantikus regény. Elsőre csak egy átlagos, húszas évei vége felé járó, jóképű fickónak tűnök. Önbizalomból soha nem szenvedtem hiányt. Tetovált testem olyan, mint egy skandináv félistené, és legalább úgy szeretem a nőket, ahogy ők engem. Ha nem siklóernyőzöm vagy száguldok az autómmal, akkor az éppen aktuális nőmmel élvezem az életet. Egy átlagos szingli férfinak ez pont elég. Csak hogy én nem vagyok átlagos szingli férfi. Magnus herceg vagyok, Norvégia trónörököse. A legutóbbi botrányommal sikerült az egész királyi családot lejáratnom. Csak egyetlen módon tehetem mindezt jóvá: ha összeszedem magam, és felnövök a feladathoz. Máskülönben nem én leszek a trón várományosa. Tehát vagy lemondok a trónról, vagy… megházasodom. Feleségül veszek egy kékvérű idegent. Például a lichtensteini Izabella hercegnőt. Csendes, intelligens, és hihetetlenül szép. Neki sem tetszik a házasság gondolata, és ezt nem fél a tudtomra adni. Azt mondja, igazi nőcsábász vagyok, semmit nem veszek komolyan, és akkora az egóm, hogy nem férek be a palotába. Szerintem eltökélt szándéka, hogy megkeseríti az életemet. Annak ellenére, hogy a házasságunk maga lesz az állóháború, elhatároztam, hogy megtöröm Ella távolságtartó, prűd hozzáállását, és felszínre hozom a vad, szexi nőt, aki benne lakozik. Megmutatom, milyen az igazi királynő. Már csak az a kérdés, hogy engedi-e. Karina Halle New York Times bestsellerszerző legújabb szexi és romantikus királyi regénye egy igazi szerelembomba, amely ha robban, mindent lángba borít.
Na sklade 1Ks
13,38 €
14,08 €
The Fairy Tales and Stories of Hans Christian Andersen
Let your imagination soar with this stunning gift edition of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tales!
The Fairy Tales and Stories of Hans Christian Andersen is the next edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, featuring works from the famous Danish poet. His classic works include fairy-tale favorites such as, "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Princess and the Pea", "Thumbelina", and "The Emperor's New Clothes". Perfect for adults and children alike, The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen includes a ribbon marker to insure you'll never lose your place at bedtime. This stunning gift edition also has a full cloth binding, foil blocking on the spine, and is packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase.
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30,88 €
32,50 €
Art of the Simon and Kirby Studio
The names Joe Simon and Jack Kirby are synonymous with comic books and together their partnership (which began in the 1940s) ushered in the Golden Age of comics and greatly influenced everything that followed. The Simon and Kirby Studio created such memorable characters as Captain America and the Sandman and were the first to publish in comic books the genres of western, crime, horror and romance (later appropriated by Roy Lichtenstein for his pop art paintings). Over the course of three decades together they wrote and illustrated several hundred comics, many of which have never been reprinted since they were first published in the 1940s and '50s. This oversized volume of 386 pages will be organised by genre and cover all aspects of their amazing career, with commentary by Mark Evanier, the foremost authority on the work of Simon and Kirby. All of the images have been photographed from the original art in Joe Simon's private archive, showcasing the seminal work of Simon and Kirby and their artistry as it has never been before.
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57,95 €
61,00 €
All Things wise and wonderful - James Herriot
Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin
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14,82 €
15,60 €
Lacná kniha El Capitan Aletriste (-90%)
No era el hombre mas honesto y piadoso pero era un hombre valiente.. Con estas palabras empieza El Capitan Alatriste, la historia de un soldado veterano de los tercios de Flandes que malvive como espadachin a sueldo en el Madrid del siglo XVII. Sus peligrosas y apasionantes aventuras nos sumergen sin aliento en las intrigas de la Corte de una Espana corrupta y en decadencia, las emboscadas en callejones oscuros entre el brillo de los aceros, las tabernas donde Francisco de Quevedo compone sonetos entre pendencias y botellas de vino, o los corrales de comedias donde las representaciones de Lope de Vega terminan a cuchilladas.
Na sklade 1Ks
1,37 €
13,71 €
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